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Question : Choose the correct statement:

Statement 1: Cross-sectional Analysis compares a firm's ratios to those of a few chosen companies in the same industry or to the industry average at the same period. A similar comparison is beneficial in determining the firm's relative performance.

Statement 2: Comparing a company's present ratios to its prior ratios is another technique to make comparisons using time-series analysis.

Option 1:

Statement 1 is correct, Statement 2 is wrong

Option 2: Statement 2 is correct, Statement 1 is wrong

Option 3: Both Statements are correct

Option 4: Both Statements are wrong


Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Both Statements are correct


Solution : Cross-sectional Analysis means comparing a firm's ratios to those of a few chosen companies in the same industry or the industry average at the same period. A similar comparison is beneficial in determining the firm's relative performance. And to compare a firm's current ratios with its historical ratios called time-series analysis.
Hence, the correct option is 3.

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